In depth comparison and review of Google Nexus 5X and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-G977U | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 147 mm | 162.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has greater height than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Width | 72.6 mm | 77.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has greater width than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm | Both phones are the same depth. |
| Weight | 136 g | 198 g | Google Nexus 5X is lighter than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Body Colour | White | Carbon | Ice | Ice white | Quartz | Crown silver | Majestic black | |
| Body Material | Injection moulded polycarbonate | Aluminium, Gorilla glass 6 | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 0.696 W/kg (body), 0.564 W/kg (head) | 1.55 W/kg (body), 0.264 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | Heart rate sensor | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has larger screen size than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 3040 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better screen resolution than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Display Format | Full HD | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 423 ppi | 505 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better pixel density than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 19:9 | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 2000000:1 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Features | In-Cell Display Technology | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display) | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has higher clock speed than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has higher processor core quantity than Google Nexus 5X. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 418 | - |
| MEMORY | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has more RAM than Google Nexus 5X. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has more internal memory than Google Nexus 5X. |
| User Memory | - | 226.1 GB |
| CAMERA | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12.3 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Google Nexus 5X has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. |
| Lens Type | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.4 | Google Nexus 5X has better lens aperture than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | |
| HDR Mode | HDR+ | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | - | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has face detection. |
| White Balance | - | Custom, automatic | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Photo sphere | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 16 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 77 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/1.2 | |
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| Field of View (4th Camera) | - | 72 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 10 μm | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Capture depth information |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better front camera resolution than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has better front lens aperture than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Wide selfie mode, Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus, Live focus video | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | - | F/1.6 | |
| Field of View (2nd Front) | - | 75 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | - | 10 μm | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Front) | - | Capture depth information |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has larger battery capacity than Google Nexus 5X. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Standby Time | 590 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1380 minutes | 2400 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Google Nexus 5X. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 1380 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 1140 min Standby (GSM): up to 590 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 710 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 710 hrs |
Talk: up to 2400 min Standby (Always On Display Off): up to 350 hrs Standby (Always On Display On): up to 113 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| User Interface | - | One UI | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Now | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N260, n261 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | TDD 39GHz, TDD 28GHz | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, HID, SAP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, OPUS | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound, Qualcomm TrueWireless, Qualcomm Broadcast Audio, Qualcomm Aqstic audio, Qualcomm aptX audio |
| FEATURES | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor, HR sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | Android Beam, Noise Cancellation Technology, Google Caller ID, MIMO technology, Three microphones, Android Sensor Hub | Multi Window, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer |
| OTHERS | Google Nexus 5X | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, clear soft case, USB-C cable, headset (tuned by AKG), USB connector (OTG), protective film | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP68 |
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